All right...

Well, anybody want an LS6 cam?

 

UPDATE:

Revxtreme started the motor. The new P** alternator bracket went on smoothly according to them. The alternator is a stock-style heavy duty 160 amp LS1 alternator. It's working great. It's the one from afterthoughtsauto.com that is a reworked unit in an LS1 alternator casing... The aftermarket fuel rails were a bit of a problem as is the case with any relocated alternator and aftermarket rails set-up, and some grinding was done to the back of the alternator for a fitting on the passesnger side rail.

It's running!!! The Greddy Type RS BOV has been fitted too, as well as the new Spec 3+ clutch, 3.42's for the 12-bolt, Koni SA's all four corners, and some other things. Now comes the break-in period before tuning, and then I'll update this again with some dyno numbers.

 

bboy, that's good news. Hope all goes smoothly, and the belt stays on.

Question: have you had any problems frying plug wires, especially on the driver's side? Solutions?

My car is fully broken in now, and should be on the dyno this week for final tuning with methanol... send me some good karma...

 

I'm rooting for you buddy. Unlike alot of spoiled FI users, you know the pain of a dying stock block...

Tip, tune for the methanol as little as possible. Let the methanol be a little help and let the motor do the work... If it ain't at the power level you want, run a race gas/high boost tune. I'm gonna be happy with whatever the motor can do mostly on it's own. ~700 rwhp, so be it... A little meth shot past 10 psi to keep a little cooler and be alright if a pump seizes... Or at least have the slack, tune-wise, to shut off, troubleshoot, and be okay later... The meth should be fun.

Spark plug wires? Mine run where they have a section RIGHT ON TOP OF the headers on both sides. They have Taylor silver boot covers... IDK WTF they're made of, but I pull them back sometimes and look at them, and they don't have even the slightest discoloration/defect/burn whatever... Cool to the touch, too. I'm re-using them on the new motor.

To tell you the truth, I never had belt problems... Kyle at RevX says the quality with this bracket is even better, bolted right up. They've had a problem with a fuel line, but that's about it. Both fans are now Flex-a-Lite super thin profile 12-inchers (Had only one FAL and one P** before). One old one went out, and I don't want to keep gambling on the other one... Straight to the garbage with it. Flex-a-Lite FTW.

 

i thought u alrady had ur car back??

 

Bro, you would have been one of the first to know.

 

i swear i remmber u telling me that u got it back and u were going thru break in and u were gonna dyno it soon

 

? for the # you are hoping for are they Dynojet# or Mustang#?

 

No, no... They got the motor, and THEY'RE gonna break it in up there themselves (Tampa). Then, they'll dynotune it. I love Tampa, but I hate the trip up/down from there. Dyno numbers will come soon... The sooner the better. I've planned this set-up down to the last detail with Kyle's help, so I'm hoping there will be good results.

 

Dynojet... Mustang I'd expect slightly lower I suppose.

LQ9 6.0L heads, mild cam, low CR, 15 psi, Meth... That's the recipe so far.

 

i will know when it done as well

 

Update: pics and specs sheet

This should help out some people looking to build a turbo 346:

Here's my build sheet... I know, it's long... Pics will be under it.

2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible
Maple Red Metallic Exterior – Taupe Top/Leather Interior
5.7 LS1 V8 Six-Speed Manual
One of Nine MRM TA Convertibles (2002 Firebird Production Build Numbers)

Engine/Fuel:
-Forged 346 cid/5.7L, 8.5:1 CR, GM Gen III Aluminum small-block LS1 V8
-Mahle -15cc Dished Pistons
-Cat Power Connecting Rods 6.125 H-Beam
-LS1 Factory Crankshaft
-Rotating Assembly Fully Balanced
-Comp Cams Turbo Camshaft 224/228 .581/.588 116 LSA
-Comp Cams Hi-Tech Roller Timing Chain Set
-GM MLS Head Gaskets
-LQ9 72cc Chambered 6.0L Aluminum Heads
-ARP Head Studs
-Crane Double-Valve Springs
-TR 7.400" Chrome-Moly Pushrods
-LS6 Intake Manifold
-LS6 Throttle Body
-LS6 Valley Cover
-Steel Braided fuel lines
-Mocal Heavy-Duty engine oil pump
-2002 LS1 Factory PCM
-2 bar MAP Sensor
-Aeromotive Fuel Rails
-Mototron 60 lb. Fuel Injectors
-Twin In-Tank Walbro 340 255 Liter/Hour Fuel Pumps
-LS1 Factory Coil Packs
-Snow Performance Stage 2 Methanol Injection System, 50/50 methanol/water mix
-LS1 Factory Radiator
-Flex-a-Lite 12" Pusher & 12" Puller
-Hypertech 160 Thermostat
-Hoalt 160 amp HD Alternator
-Optima Red Top Engine Battery
-NGK TR-6 Spark Plugs
-MSD Plug Wires
-Taylor Sliver High-Temperature Wire Boot Covers
-Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-30 Engine Oil, 7 Quarts
-K & N Gold Oil Filter
-AC Delco Antifreeze (orange version)/distilled water, 50/50 mix
-AC Delco Brake/Clutch Fluids
-ALL factory accessories retained: PS, AC, Foglights, etc

Turbo System and Exhaust:
-Pro Turbo Systems A2A Tubular Headers Kit w/ 3” Downpipe into Y-pipe/cat back
-Turbonetics T-76GTQ Head Unit & .96 A/R Exhaust Housing
-MAC high-flow Air Filter for Intake Cold Pipe
-PTS High Temperature Turbo Blanket for Exhaust Housing
-TurboSmart Progate 38mm Wastegate
-TurboSmart Manual Boost Controller
-Greddy Blow Off Valve Type RS
-Steel Braided Oil Lines
-Hi-Flo Electric Oil Scavenger Pump
-Catch Can/Breather set-up
-Air-to-Air Front Mounted Intercooler
-SLP Loudmouth Cat Back Exhaust w/ 3” slant-tips single exits
-No catalytic converters or mufflers

Interior/Gauges:
-Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Fuel Pressure (0-100 PSI) 2 1/16"
-Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Boost (15 PSI) 2 1/16"
-Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Wideband A/F Ratio (LED) 2 1/16"
-Triple Pod Driver A-Pillar
-Escort Radar Detector
-Full factory interior

Brakes/Suspension:
-Powerslot Slotted Rotors
-Hawk HPS Brake Pads
-LS1 Factory lines and Hydraulics
-BMR Springs
-Koni SA Adjustable Shock Absorbers
-BMR Subframe Connectors
-BMR Strut Tower Brace
-BMR Lower Control Arms
-BMR X-Treme HD adjustable Torque Arm
-BMR Adjustable Panhard Rod
-LS1 Factory F-body Sway Bars

Drivetrain:
-Hurst Black Leather **** Short-Throw Shifter
-Spec Clutch, Stage 3+ w/ Billet Steel Flywheel
-Moser Engineering F-body 12 Bolt Rear Differential w/ 30 Spline US Gear/Eaton Posi
-12mm Wheel Studs, 3.42 Gear Ratio, ABS set-up w/ 3-channel exciter ring on Posi
-BMR Sway Bar Mount Kit
-LS1 Factory T-56 Six-Speed Manual Transmission
-LS1 Factory Lines and Hydraulics

Wheels/Tires:
-AFS Corvette Grand Sports, 17 x 9.5’s, Gloss Black Powder Coat and Clear Coat
-Nitto 555 Extreme Performance 275/40ZR-17 Tires (Fronts)
-Nitto 555R DR's 275/40R-17 Drag Radials (Rears)

Appearance:
-High Temperature Black Enamel on Brake Calipers
-“Trans Am” Reflective Decals on Front Brake Calipers
-“Trans Am” Black/Reflective Door Overlays
-“Pontiac” Black/Reflective Rear Overlay
-Black/Reflective Phoenix Emblem Front License Plate Cover Overlay
-Custom Black Mesh Front License Plate Cover Grill for airflow to FMIC
-Gloss Black Painted Rear Bumper Lower Valance
-CETA Black Phoenix Emblem Wheel Center Caps



















This is my pride and joy. I hope you guys like. :o

 

AWESOME!!!

700RW on pump and meth is what I'm [still] after myself.... Your car and list look good, best of luck.

Can you ask RevX the pulley size they are using on your tensioner? My car went to RPM's meet last night for the first time in 11months... I lost the belt while driving last sunday night at about 1AM, makes ya nervous to even drive the damn thing. Some friends and I (RPM guys; thanks if you are reading this) worked to get the alternator lined up with the OLD PTS BRACKET and damn what a pain. The belt is tensioned on the inside which makes it want to nearly touch itself (heh heh I said touch itself ) Got it stickered today

I have a metric ****-ton of issues to work on and keep having to go out of town for one reason or another; it's really pissing me off. Real life has no right to get in the way of something like this

Oh yah, 8psi feels slow already ...babysteps though.

-edit-
...and what a stand up guy Dalton is... he's swapping alternator arrangements with me for the new one under warranty, and I got my kit from a guy (slo3ho3) who got it from a guy (superdaveZ) who bought it from PTK originally. Thanks of you are reading this Dalton.

 

bboy: Glorious posting with pics... very nice. Do you happen to have a close-up of the mesh you're using in front of the intercooler? I'm not sure if I like mine.

Frost: Slowhawk bracket and Katech tensioner. No more touching itself. Problem fricking solved.

Solidarity, brothers.

 

breakin finished?

 

I know exactly what you're talking about with the old alternator bracket, that thing always made me nervous, twitching belt ALMOST touching... Oh well, not anymore...

I will find out for you later about the tensioner when I get home from work, no prob.

8 psi, got slow on me QUICK, like STOCK slow!

Dalton has helped me enormously too... Too bad we can't leave a sponsor review since he's a non-sponsor... Oh well.

Oh yeah, and real life sucks... I just started "real life" and I'm stick in it at least 'till five.

 

I have really good close up shots on my PC at home... I'll post them up later.

 

Nope.

Lots of **** to break-in, motor AND drivetrain.

 

awesome alcides,are u going to meet?im going

 

SSP meet tonight? hmmm...... here at work still but let see.

Whats up bboyferal... see you got the forged motor in. Two boosted f-bodies as SSP will be great! Wait three? MiaSSmaro98... sweet! you guys are killing me. My car isn't back yet but no worries.... soon!!